Where do i buy new bios chips for hard drives

[kevin7519]

Hello,
i think i might have to replace the pcb on my hard drive but they say that the bios chip from the original pcb must be reinstalled on the new pcb is this true

 

[ss202sl]

I don't think you have to replace the bios chip.

2 links to look at.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRkFDFguT5A

http://www.****/

 

[fzabkar]

You need to transfer the chip, or its contents, on certain newer models:

http://www.donordrives.com/blog/pcbswapguide
http://www.donordrives.com/hard-drive-pcb-donor-swap-match
http://www.donordrives.com/services